The Exiled Collector

by Anne Sebba

Thursday 7 March 2013

In her lecture Anne Sebba, biographer of William Bankes : ‘the Exiled Collector’, will talk about William as a serious collector of  Ancient Egyptian artefacts and Spanish paintings as well as some fine – and some less fine – Italian decorative art. She will also discuss the high price he paid for the Victorian morality which judged him.

More Upcoming Talks

Talks are held in the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, starting at 8pm.

Complimentary tea and coffee are available from 7.15pm.

25 Sep
2012

Merchandise, Merriment and Middens: an odyssey through the 18th century streets of Sherborne

by George Tatham

Tuesday 25 September 2012
This talk will consider aspects of the cultural, social and economic experience of living in 18th century Sherborne with its market, industries, shops, inns and two provincial newspapers.
9 Oct
2012

Alan Turing – Bletchley Park Codebreaker

by Dr Mark Baldwin

Tuesday 9 October 2012
Using an unrivalled collection of slides, Dr Baldwin will explain the workings of the Enigma machine.